Better hearing workshops run through December

KALAMAZOO--Hearing loss, its affects on relationships and
new technology for improving hearing are the topics of weekly
workshops held this fall on the campus of Western Michigan University.

The events are free and open to the public, but donations
will be accepted. Sponsored by the Department of Speech Pathology
and Audiology, all of the programs will be held Thursdays at
the WMU Unified Clinics, 1000 Oakland Drive. Topics, dates and
times for the 90-minute programs include:

Hearing Loss in Relationships--Learn how hearing loss
affects your relationships with others. Bring along your significant
others so both of you will learn improved communication and how
to lessen the negative impact of hearing loss in your life, 9:30 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11; 5:30 p.m., Nov. 15;
and 9:30 a.m., Nov. 29;

101 Ways to Say `Huh?--Help maximize the benefits from
your hearing aids in the situations where you need them the most,
9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Nov. 8.

Hearing Assistance Technology--Even with the most sophisticated
digital hearing device, there are things hearing aids cannot
do for you. Investigate other technology that may be helpful
for television viewing, cell phone use and attending theatre
productions or lectures, 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18;
5:30 p.m., Nov. 29; and 9:30 a.m., Dec. 6.